Mizzou rules the track on double meet day
The Tigers take down the competition, with multiple athletes posting high marks
Ryder James, River Hardman and Joseph Bariola strike a pose during the first day of the Big Red Classic on Friday, April 17 at the Nebraska Outdoor Track in Lincoln, Neb. | Courtesy of Dan Murphy from Mizzou Athletics The Missouri track & field team returned to the Bryan Clay Invitational for the first time since 2024, trading Midwest spring for the warm, sun-soaked skies of California. Day one started up Thursday, April 16, as three Mizzou athletes wasted no time delivering top performances on the track.
Alongside this meet, the Tigers started their first day at the Big Red Classic in Lincoln, Neb. , Friday, April 17, with top-10 placements and a day of success. Bryan Clay Day One Invitational Recap Women’s 10,000m Heat One Monica Wanjiku came out with a bang, as she placed fifth overall in her race with a time of 32:28.
20. Although she did not beat her personal best time of 32:21. 97, her race would have been a top-10 Mizzou program record.
Men’s 10,000m Heat Two Drew Rogers finished his race in ninth overall, with a stellar performance and time of 28:47. 49. Rogers started his race strong in first place through 13 laps, but was overtaken by the end of it.
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